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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.36, 65.46 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.36, 65.46 and 46.94 is: 64.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.36 : 65.46 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.36/65.46 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.36x = 65.46 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.36x = 3,072.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072.69/47.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.88

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